The Santee Rig for Catfish is as follows Just like the Carolina rig or the Slip Sinker Rig. From the rod to the hook consists of a egg sinker and double barrel swivel, a mono leader (length can vary). Here is where it is different before the hook you place a 2” peg float on the line and then add your hook, either traditional or circle hook. This helps to get your bait off the bottom and in the strike zone.
Both of these rigs can be fished with many different types of baits. You can use night crawlers, or the very traditional cut mackerel. Maybe you prefer the basic stick bait or you can use live bait like minnows or other bait fish. Don’t forget you could also use basic plastic worms catfish will eat just about anything. Remember the summer is here and that is a great time to fish for catfish, and us as float tubers are not landlocked anymore. You can catfish in your float tube with the rig rig and a good current you can drift fish and have some great fun.